Important contacts, numbers and information
Here are some resources and tips from municipal and emergency authorities in case you’re affected by flooding or fear you will be, or if you’re looking to help those who are affected by the emergency:
Don’t drive on roads in the areas affected by flooding unless you must. The waves created by cars passing through flooded streets only make the situation worse.
If water has started coming into your basement, Hydro-Québec warns not to touch anything. Phone Hydro- Québec immediately at 1-800-790-2424 to cut service to the meter or pole and thereby cut the risk of electric shock or fire.
Montreal’s 311 phone service was running again after being down on Sunday morning. If it fails again, the city says residents can submit urgent requests for sandbags or advice by email to 311@ville.montreal.qc.ca. Updates on the situation are available on the city’s main twitter account, @MTL_Ville or @ MTL_311.
Among other important information, the city’s website — ville. montreal.qc.ca — and twitter account for traffic — @MTL_Circulation — are providing updates on street closures due to flooding.
SHELTERS FOR FLOOD VICTIMS:
Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève: Centre socio culturel, 490 montée de l’Église in Île-Bizard.
Ahuntsic-Cartierville: YMCA Cartierville, 11885 Laurentien Blvd.
PARKING AVAILABLE IN AREAS AFFECTED BY FLOODING:
Ahuntsic-Cartierville: Shopping
centres and nearby streets. YMCA Cartierville (11885 Laurentien Blvd.) has some spaces available.
Île-Bizard: Next to baseball field in Eugène-Dostie Park.
Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue: Church at 1 de l’Église St., under Galipeault Bridge, and on Collège St, among other spots.
Ste-Geneviève: In front of Cégep Gérald-Godin (15615 Gouin Blvd. W.)
Senneville: Senneville Park Using gas or propane pumps to remove water from your basement can present a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. The Montreal Fire Department offers some safety tips:
Place pumps outside the house. Be sure that exhaust gas is not directed at the house and is kept at least three metres from window and door openings.
If you or a family member begin to feel unwell (nausea, headache, dizziness), stop your pump and see a doctor immediately.
Anyone who’s feeling distressed about the emergency can call Info Santé to speak with a medical professional at 811.
On Twitter, the hashtag to follow is #inondations2017Quebec to get updates on the flooding situation and available assistance.
If you need help filing for financial assistance, you can get info here: www.securitepublique.gouv.qc.ca/securite-civile/aide-financiere-sinistres.html
More useful tips and resources from the Canadian Red Cross: www.redcross.ca. Ready to help? Contact the Canadian Red Cross if you want to donate or volunteer to help in the flood crisis.